Summer 2026
Inspired by the surviving fragments of Sappho’s poetry, fragments in motion explores love, longing, memory, desire, grief, joy, anger, nature, and the pieces of ourselves that remain over time. Live readings from Sappho’s works will be woven throughout the performance, pairing spoken text with dance. Join us this summer as first time directors, long-time Vivid Motion dancers, Beth Alexander and Michelle Kapschull bring Vivid Motion’s newest all original show to the stage.
Shows: August 7-9, 2026 (Fri 7:30p, Sat 7:30p, Sun 2:30p) The Hill Arts, All Ages | TIX: adult $25, student $10 * Vivid Motion Dance does not want price to be a barrier; please reach out to tickets@vividmotion.org for alternative pricing arrangements *
Thursday, August 6 at 7:30pm is our purely donation based, Pay-As-You-Wish performance. 💜 Please RSVP to tickets@vividmotion.org.
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Vivid Motion Dance and friends are bringing you smokin' new faves in this annual fundraiser for The Hill Arts! Get ready for a night on fire, with Portland's most enticing burlesque performers. Featuring Vivid Motion Dance, with special guests
Show Friday Sept 4, 2026 | 7:00pm at The Hill Arts
Tickets: (18+) Advance $25 Adult; Door $30
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Winter 2026
Holly Jolly Follies
Vivid Motion Dance's annual original burlesque show returns with our intrepid worker attempting to deliver all their packages in time for the holidays ~ and inadvertently landing themselves in dirty and flirty situations. Come for the ride - you’re sure to discover all new ways to be both naughty and nice this holiday season!
Auditions Sat September 12 930a-1130a at Deering Grange in Portland
Shows December 11-13, 17-19 at 7:30p
PLUS MATINEE Sun Dec 20 at 2:30p
All shows are 18+ and at The Hill Arts
Thursday, December 10 at 7:30pm is our purely donation based, Pay-As-You-Wish performance. 💜 Please RSVP to tickets@vividmotion.org.
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Spring 2026
Pinocchio
Directed by Oliver Jones, Vivid Motion Dance’s spring show follows PINOCCHIO in their journey to discover what it means to be human. Join Geppetto, Grillo, Volpe & Gatta, Mangiafuoco, and The Blue Fairy on Pinocchio's quest for hope and the importance of a loving supportive community. With magical storytelling through contemporary ballet, jazz, modern, and pointe and with special features from original handmade puppets, PINOCCHIO will tug at your heartstrings while making you laugh out loud!
Shows May 8-10, 2026 at The Hill Arts, All Ages
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm is our purely donation based, Pay-As-You-Wish performance. 💜 Please RSVP to tickets@vividmotion.org.
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